Getting the size wrong is the most common mistake with an AC cover — too small and it won't fit, too tight and you choke the airflow the unit needs to run properly. Here's how to measure yours correctly.
What to measure
Measure your outdoor condenser at its widest, deepest and tallest points — including any brackets, pipes or fan housing that stick out past the main body. Add 20–30mm clearance on each face so the cover doesn't restrict airflow.
Match your measurements to our sizes
| Size | Max width | Max depth | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 680 mm | 320 mm | 280 mm |
| Medium | 780 mm | 320 mm | 330 mm |
| Large | 880 mm | 370 mm | 380 mm |
| Extra Large | 980 mm | 370 mm | 430 mm |
General guide by unit type
- Small: compact single-split units — apartments, townhouses.
- Medium: our most common size — standard single or twin-split systems on most homes.
- Large: bigger single-splits or multi-fan condensers on larger homes.
- Extra Large: commercial-grade condensers, ducted systems, large multi-split setups.
When in doubt, size up
A cover with more clearance than the unit strictly needs still works fine. A cover that's too tight will restrict airflow and can affect how efficiently the unit runs. If your measurements land between two sizes, go with the larger one.
Every cover is laser-cut aluminium, powder-coated for the outdoors, and made to order in Cape Town — 15–20 working days, flat-packed with a 10-minute pop-rivet assembly. Still not sure? Contact us with your measurements and we'll confirm the right size.
